装束(しょうぞく)

しょうぞく
noun
costume, garb, attire
formalliteraryclothing
1. costume, garb, attire, ceremonial clothing
Clothing or costume, especially traditional, ceremonial, or period-specific attire. Often refers to the formal garments worn in traditional Japanese arts, religious ceremonies, or historical contexts.
神主(かんぬし)が白(しろ)い装束(しょうぞく)を身(み)につけた。
The Shinto priest put on white vestments.
平安(へいあん)時代(じだい)の装束(しょうぞく)を再現(さいげん)した展示(てんじ)が人気(にんき)だ。
An exhibit recreating Heian-period costumes is popular.
能(のう)の舞台(ぶたい)では、役柄(やくがら)に合(あ)わせた装束(しょうぞく)が用(もち)いられ、その色(いろ)や柄(がら)にも意味(いみ)がある。
On the noh stage, costumes suited to each role are used, and their colors and patterns carry meaning.

Usage

Primarily used for traditional, historical, or ceremonial clothing rather than everyday attire. Commonly encountered in discussions of traditional performing arts (能(のう), 狂言(きょうげん)), Shinto rituals, and historical dramas.

Common collocations

  • 装束(しょうぞく)を身(み)につける: to wear ceremonial garb
  • 狩衣(かりぎぬ)装束(しょうぞく): hunting robe attire (Heian nobility)
  • 白(しろ)装束(しょうぞく): white vestments/robes

Related Words

Related: 衣装(いしょう) (costume, outfit (modern))
Compare: 和装(わそう) (Japanese-style dress)
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